Keeping active to stay independent longer
The Seniors Day Programs in Lethbridge help seniors and residents with geriatric conditions keep active, live at home longer and provide respite to caregivers.
April 15, 2019
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Hospice volunteers create meaningful moments
The journey toward the end of life can be an emotional one. Hospice volunteers help provide support and comfort to residents and their family members.
April 11, 2019
Patients experience virtual reality adventures
Virtual reality is much more than fun and games. Learn how VR is benefiting patients at the Misericordia Community Hospital.
April 8, 2019
New device helps patients with swallowing disorders
A made-in-Edmonton device helps patients with swallowing disorders at the Institute for Reconstructive Sciences in Medicine.
April 4, 2019
Laughter boosts our mental and physical health
Research shows laughter has many long- and short-term benefits to our mental, physical and social well-being.
April 1, 2019
Sister Josephine: A lifetime of service
Sister Josephine has served as a chaplain, a teacher and much more during her decades of service with the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Martha.
March 28, 2019
Being a vegetarian is more than eating your greens
Like all diets, vegetarian diets can be healthy when they’re well planned. Learn some plant-based ways to get the vitamins and nutrients your body needs.
March 18, 2019
Honour guard celebrates the life of a resident
The Honour Guard at Youville Home honours the person who has died, giving an opportunity to comfort family members who are present, and supports grieving staff.
March 11, 2019
Navigating chronic illness with hometown help
After a successful pilot in Camrose and Killam, the Nav-CARE program is expanding to help rural residents with advanced chronic illness across Canada.
March 7, 2019
Rotary House keeps patients and loved ones close
Rotary House is a lodging that allows guests to stay near the Grey Nuns Community Hospital without worrying about transportation, parking and steep hotel costs.
March 4, 2019
Osteoporosis is a man's illness too
Diagnosis of osteoporosis in men can lead to better outcomes.
February 25, 2019
Why advance care planning matters
Creating a personal directive allows you to share your wishes and name who will speak for you if you can’t speak for yourself.
February 21, 2019
Providing support during difficult health journeys
Special hospital rooms keep patients and families together.
February 14, 2019
New 'recipe' helps patients stay out of emergency
New evidence-based approach used in Camrose and Edmonton will reduce hospital readmissions and length of stays for patients with COPD and heart failure.
February 8, 2019
Men's group generates hope
Men’s discussion group at St. Joseph’s Auxiliary Hospital in Edmonton recreates coffee shop atmosphere, reinforces human dignity.
February 4, 2019
What is grief
Learn about what grief is and how to support someone who is in mourning. While it’s a common experience, many people are unsure of what to expect.
January 30, 2019
The struggle to butt out
Tobacco addiction affects everyone, including healthcare professionals. People who want to quit smoking have many options to remain smoke-free.
January 23, 2019
Cancer survivor inspires peers
After throat cancer left him unable to speak or eat solid food, Bernie Krewski never imagined that he’d serve as an inspiration.
January 21, 2019
Spreading kindness around the world
A new neonatal room opens at Laos hospital in memory of Edmonton nurse Sage Lowry.
January 17, 2019
